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VOL. 7, NO. 15.WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA, FICITY SOLONS DELIBERATEgard to the strictures of the council at the meeting last Monday night says:“I was not aware the house was under discussion, but will say that in my estimation it is one of the safest buildings in the city The largest crowds which have ever been in the house have all been able to get out of doors in six minutes.“The fire escapes which are now on the house were placed there un-Does Grand Opera House Possess Sufficient Fire Protection? Is the Question Raised. Aldermen Get Warm.Council meeting was held Monday evening in the city hall. Mayor Martin occupied the chair, 'and those present were Aldermen Ry-alls, Rainey, Luck, Hawley, Kre-ger, Pritchard and Nelson. Alderman Sheldon was absent.The minutes of the last meeting were duly read and apprijved.THE FIRE BUGThe only thing of real exciting interest arose on the report of the committee which was appointed at the last meeting to look over the theatres of the city with a view to examining into their lack or otherwise of fire protection. Alderman Luck as chairman of the committee reported that he considered the Goss was pretty well equipped in the matter of exits, far better than the Grand, which he considered quite unsafe. The fire escapes in the Grand were altogether inadequate and Very difficult to get at., and in case of a sudden rush, useless. The discussion following upon this report gave the council an opportunity to express themselves, which they did very forcibly. Alderman Ryalls thot it was a regular death trap. Alderman Nelson considered the danger was so great from possible fire that the house should not be allowed to run, with which Alderman Luck emphatically agreed. Alderman Pritchard suggested that it was up to the building inspector to draw up plans to put the building in such shape as would satisfy the council of its complete fire protection. Aid. Hawley considered that something should be done at once, and notice given to the owners of the house so that they could make the necessary arrangements. The discussion brot out various phases of the subject, but the general opinion of the council was that the opera house was lacking in thoro fire protection. As a result of the discussion the mayor instructed the building inspector to meet with the committee and confer with the opera house management with a view to making plans to remedy the matters so as to provide better protection for the pubilc in case of fire. This is how the matter stands.THE GRANDSEWER BID There was only one bid handed in for the construction of sewer on Park st. and 8th st. n. of $1283, There was some discussion on this bid, as one or two of the council thot the bid rather high. After discussion however the bid was accepted, provided the work be done within 30 days. Hess Rau made the bid.PREACHERS ASK PERMIT. Revs. J. P. Clyde and R. L. Palmer ton came before the council to ask permission to use part of the sidewalk on the southside, and part of the alley way on the east side, of the corner lot facing the new Christian science church, for the purpose of erecting a large temporary tabernacle for evangelistic services to be held from Nov. 22 to Dec. 20. The matter was referred to the committee on public buildings with full power to act after conferring with the property holders and others interested.MISCELLANEOUSlt;wothrbai1the1insposEllt;meder the direction of the fire committee, and at the time they were built I thot everything was satisfactory. The stage is equipped with everything which can be produced for the protection of the audience.“Every recommendation of the city council has been attended to in the matter of fire protection, and we have always lived up to the strictest letter of the law. Everything has always been done to care for the safety of the public in case of fire a should break out, and every precaution is used to prevent I j it happening.”ST. LOUISAid. Nelson made a pass at the St. Louis on account of the arc lights, and declared his opinion that the railway company should be forced to instal gates, as it had neglected to comply with the alternative offered by the city.IcleitailCoi1cepwitCo.1mathebutofcitheine:paBISHOP OLDHAM OF THE M. E.CHURCH TO VISIT WATERTOWNAn adjourned meeting of the council was held Tuesday evening to consider the matter of fire protection in the Grand opera house. Earlier in the day the committee thoroly examined the opera house and presented their findings at the council meeting in the evening. Following are the changes deemed necessary: the putting up of signs showing location of exits, the fixing of windows at fire escapes so that an easy exit can be made, the removal of seats to widen aisles | where necessary, removal of the electric sign over main eixt, new fire escape on south side leading to balcony box, placing asbestos covering underneath the main stairway, placing of lights over all exits, and minor other changes, all of which will be done just as soon as possible. Aid. Luck speaking of the Goss said the committee thot there should be better fire protection on the stage, and that in their opinion no more shows should be held until this had been attended to.The Watertown Water Co.reported that the water extension had been completed according to the instructions of the council.A petition was read from residents on 5tb avenue n. for a sidewalk.The city engineer reported on the M. St. L.crossing west of the depot and presented a plan showing the general lay of the land in that vicinity and making recommendations for the safety of the public using that crossing. An endeavor is to be made to get an electric alarm installed at the crossing. The ’.natter will further considered by the committee and action taken up with the railway company.The matter of the horse which fell, into the trench last Saturday night and which had to be shot on account of a broken thigh was brot up and the threatened suit against the city referred to, but consider' ing the fact that the horse was blind, that the men were all intoxicated and had forced the team over the embankment into the trench, the council could not see wherein was any ground for suit. Nothing had been heard of any yet.The matter of putting up new street signs was again mentioned, as it is once in a while, but was again referred to the future.BILLSBishop W. F. Oldham, D. D., LL., D. of Singapore,S traits Settlements, will visit Watertown next Tuesday, October 6th, and will speak in the Methodist church the same evening. He is the bishop of southern Asia and the Philippine Islands, and will speak of missionary work in his great diocese.Bishop Oldham is one of the great men of modern Methodism, an eloquent and forceful speaker, a man of lifelong experience in foreign missionary work.A most cordial invitation is extended to all citizens to hear this gifted, cultured and consecrated man, who has a world wide vision and a world wide message. Remember that it is a rare thing to have a bishop bf any church visit our city. We should take advantage of the privilege his coming offers, and be sure to hear him.Tuesday evening, October 6th, 7:30 o’clock, Methodist Episcopal church.LOCAL NEWSthlt;cilIn:Cl*1be$ 14.351.502.85WATCH ’EM Alderman Paritchard thot the city engineer should watch the putting in of cement crossings and walks now that winter seems to be so close at hand, as there was danger of defective work being put in after frost commenced unless care was taken.The following bills were presented and ordered paid.Public Opinion Pub. Co.printing W. M. Schoenbreger, postageTarbell Williamson suppliesHoosier Fence Co. fence for cemetrey Erl Werth sexton salary E. M. Barker printing Hams Henry witness fee Frank Owsley jury duty Frank Moran work on sts Frank Scott ditto T. Timmerman ditto James Lavique ditto George Crozier ditto W. W. Brahman ditto ,,Eureka Fire Hose Mfg.Co. 1000 ft hose W. S. Nott Co. hose Pete Peterson fire exs.Stover Con.Co. crossings Veterinary hospital, city work Gray Con. Co ditto Munger Bennett freight and drayage on fence430.5945.00 41.241.102.2051.00 8.7515.7517.5042.0021.00900.00 67.00182.00 440.542.0029.401.41MR. CULVER’S STATEMENTMr. W. K. Culver, local manager of the Grand, speaking in re-Golden Eagle for quality clothes. Ed Lamm is in the twin cities on business for a few days.Rev. C. W. Zech has moved from 419 w. Huron avenue to 815 n. Box-elder street.You can send letters to England for 2c. The new arrangement came into force yesterday.Get the laughing -habit by seeing the Girl an the Gawk at the Grand Tuesday, Oct. 6th.Letters from Watertown people at Lemmon, S. D. report four inches of snow the first of the week.Claude Case left yesterday for Chicago where he will complete his course in dentistry at Northwestern university.Men’s first class wool socks. All plain colors. 15c per pair. Others ask 25c. At Golden Eagle.M. A. Alworthof Mankato,Minn., who has been in the city for some time on business, left Saturday for his home.Miss Pearl Callipan of Valley City, N. D., has been secured by the Orpheum management as pianist for the winter Beason.Mrs. Harry Yoeman, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Larson, left Monday morning for her home at Galesville, Wis.Arthur Luck of Menominee, Wis., is spending a few days in the city visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Luck.It will pay you to call at the Golden Eagle and investigate the wonderful suit and coat bargains that, are to be had there.
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